Health & Wellbeing Books

Book SynopsisWith the right tools, you can change your experience of menopause.In this supportive book, and its ten relaxing audio downloads, mindful hypnotherapist Sophie Fletcher equips you with powerful skills to manage the challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Drawing on years of experience helping women at times of transition, Sophie will show you:Effective ways to harness the mind, body and hormone connectionVisualisations, affirmations and mindfulness exercises to reduce anxiety and stressTechniques to ease insomnia, weight gain and hot flushesMindful Menopause will ensure you feel empowered, in control and ready to embrace this liberating time of life.Trade ReviewMindful Menopause is an extremely practical act of self-care. Filled with exercises to practice that calm the mind and body, it will help with more than just menopause! * Dr Philippa Kaye *Women's reproductive health has been neglected for too long and books like Sophie's are finally putting knowledge and power back into women's hands. Every woman over 35 needs a copy! * Milli Hill, bestselling author of Give Birth Like a Feminist *This is the resource on menopause that I've been waiting for. One that's informative, practical, and deeply compassionate. Sophie expertly guides us through the nuts and bolts of what's happening for us, demystifying menopause and empowers us with accessible tools that help us navigate this huge transition psychologically, emotionally and physically. A must read for all women. * Suzy Reading Charted Psychologist and author of Self-Care for Tough Times *

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When a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia you might step into the new role of carer, helping your relative to remain safe, happy and as independent as possible.In this fully updated and revised edition, Dementia Essentials offers a realistic and reassuring guide to help you and the person affected navigate the complexities of dementia and Alzheimer’s, and face anything that these conditions might place your way. Written by real carers with first-hand experience, this book is now updated with the latest research coupled with essential advice, personal insights and helpful strategies, including:· Advice on medication and getting support from local health professionals · Ideas for encouraging independence, confidence and activity while reducing anxiety, aggression and confusion· Strategies for coping as a carer, helping you understand your emotions and feel more empowered· Guidance on how to prepare for the future, including revised legal and financial advice and tips on choosing a care homePositive and practical, Dementia Essentials will give you with everything you need to provide the best possible care for the person you are supporting.

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Book SynopsisTiming + Movement = Energy. Master the simple formula that will transform your life.Tired of being tired? Too exhausted to get anything done? If this sounds familiar, you are in the right place - things are about to change.Most people don't realise that the main reason we are exhausted is that we are living out of sync with our biology. In Energize!, renowned sleep expert Dr Michael Breus teams up with SoulCycle founding instructor Stacey Griffith to present a revolutionary, science-based plan that will give you the energy you need to succeed and optimise your health. Using core principles from chronobiology and biology, they outline an easy-to-follow, personalised programme based on your body type that will give you incredible energy, promote happiness and fight off fatigue for good.With fascinating science, quizzes to help you identify your own chronotype (Lion, Wolf, Bear, or Dolphin) and body type (Fast, Medium, or Slow Metabolism), and easily implemented advice, Energize! will have you feeling happier and more energetic in no time.

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Book SynopsisDr Judson Brewer is an internationally renowned addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist. He is a professor in the School of Public Health and Medical School at Brown University. His 2016 TED talk, A Simple Way to Break a Bad Habit,' has been viewed more than 20 million times. He has trained Olympic athletes and coaches, government ministers and business leaders. His book Unwinding Anxiety was a New York Times bestseller.

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Book SynopsisJanet Lansbury is a parenting teacher and consultant whose blog is read by millions annually. Her podcast, Janet Lansbury Unruffled, is one of the all-time most downloaded parenting podcasts, and her supporters include big names such as James Clear, Tina Payne Bryson and Susan David. Trained by parenting pioneer Magda Gerber in her Resources for Infant Educarers (RIE) philosophy, Lansbury has more than twenty-five years of hands-on experience working with parents and their infants and toddlers. The author of bestselling parenting books No Bad Kids and Elevating Child Care, she lives in Los Angeles with her husband and has three grown-up children.

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Book SynopsisDo you get confused between commodities and crypto? Have you ever wondered how psychology can give you an edge in the market? Master the Art of Trading is a comprehensive primer that will teach you all of this and more.Trading has never been more popular. From hobbyists to armchair investors to day-traders: in recent years we have seen a boom unlike anything before as people look to the markets to make their fortune. However, without the right tools, training and techniques, trading is a risky and dangerous game, particularly for your pocket.In Master the Art of Trading, trader and CEO of the wildly successful Mayfair Method, Lewis Daniels, offers a quick, easy, and practical roadmap for trading. It explores the grand theories and behavioural economics underpinning the markets, from Elliot Wave Theory to Composite Man. It equips you with the tools you need to make sense of the data and to make better trades. It will help you uncover your innate strengths, calculate your propensity for risk, and maximise your potential for lucrative trading.

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Book SynopsisWe all wish to be more mindful, engaged, present – loving the life we are living, but is this possible and how? You Are Not Your Thoughts: The Secret Magic of Mindfulness makes the journey into a mindful way of being a profoundly simple one, both to understand and to access. It is a book for those who want to truly know the power of mindfulness to transform their experience of life. '...There are thousands of books out there to help us combat our inner self-destructive voice... if I could go back in time and read only one book on the subject, this is it.' Joe Pasquale, Comedian and Actor

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Book SynopsisElaine Halligan's My Child's Different: The lessons learned from one family's struggle to unlock their son's potential explores the enabling role that parents can play in bringing the best out of children who are seen as `different' or `difficult'. Foreword by Dr Laura Markham. Society favours children, and adults, who conform. The notion that our children may be shunned for being `different' breaks our hearts, but there is plenty we can do to help such children develop into thriving, resilient adults. In My Child's Different Elaine shares the true story of her son Sam, who by the age of seven had been excluded from three schools and was later labelled with a whole host of conditions - ranging from autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) to pathological demand avoidance (PDA), before finally being diagnosed with dyslexia. He had become `the Alphabet Kid'. His family never gave up on him, however ... Drawing lessons from Sam's transformational journey from difficult child to budding entrepreneur, My Child's Different offers encouragement to parents who may be concerned about what the future might hold, and demonstrates how - with the right support and positive parenting skills - their children can grow up to surprise and delight them. The book chronicles Sam's journey from birth to adulthood, allowing readers to spot past and present patterns that may be comparable with their own children's experiences, and provides pragmatic parenting advice that will be of benefit to any parent whose children - who may or may not have a diagnosed learning difficulty - struggle with life educationally or socially. Elaine writes with warmth and compassion as she revisits the challenges faced, the obstacles overcome and the key interventions that helped instil in Sam a sense of self-belief, a drive to succeed and an emotional intelligence beyond his years. Interspersed throughout the narrative are the reflections and insights of parenting expert Melissa Hood, who illustrates the key concepts from Sam's story and shares practical positive parenting techniques to help parents better connect with their children. Also included are contributions from Sam himself - providing an additional, uniquely rich perspective that will help deepen parents' understanding of their children's feelings and emotions. Suitable for parents, educators and anyone who works with children, My Child's Different is a celebration of all the unique qualities that those who are different bring to society.Table of ContentsChapters include: Us, and Our Blue-Eyed Boy (The Calm Before the Storm) I'm Sure It'll All Be Fine (Pre-School) Naughty, Stupid Little Child (Primary School) There Has to Be Another Way (Out of School) This Changes Everything (Back to School) Revealing the Diamond (Secondary School) Moving On Up (Sixth Form) Anything Is Possible (Adulthood)

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Book Synopsis____________________________‘Sumptuous yet useful . . . soothing but never saccharine.’ Alexandra Heminsley, author of RUNNING LIKE A GIRL, GraziaWe all feel that desire for a calmer, more spacious way of living, but we’re often unsure exactly how to step off the crazy treadmill of day-to-day routines and responsibilities. Nadia and Katia have learned, through years of practice, that simple rituals can help you press the pause button on the pace of modern life. In Rituals for Every Day they share their easy-to-follow advice, step by step.Let rituals bring you back to yourself.‘Unusually practical, non-patronising and authentic. Think Marie Kondo for the mind, if you will, or the Hemsleys for the soul.’ Sunday TimesTrade ReviewThe authors of Self Care for the Real World are back, with something just as sumptuous yet useful as you’d hope. Their sensible but kind tone makes it soothing but never saccharine. -- Alexandra Heminsley, author of RUNNING LIKE A GIRL * Grazia *This wellness guide is insightful and – most importantly – practical. * CultureFly *In Rituals for Every Day, [Nadia and Katia] have created easy recipes for daily rituals . . . Add some rituals to your life and you may find 2019 your most memorable year yet. * RED magazine *A precious guide. * Organic Spa: Mindful Round-up *

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Book Synopsis'A must-read for anyone interested in the art of intuitively knowing what others feel.' Haemin Sunim, author of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down and Love for Imperfect Things 'A lovely book to have in your home and your lives.' Chris Evans, Breakfast Show___________________________Nunchi (noon-chee): eye measure. The subtle art of gauging other people's thoughts, and feelings in order to build trust, harmony and connection. ___________________________Why did she get promoted? Why does the party only start when he walks in? And why do they always catch the bartender’s eye? It sounds like they’re all experts in the art of nunchi, even if they don’t know it. Nunchi is the guiding principle of Korean life, but anyone can use it: it’s the art of reading a room, your way of understanding what other people are thinking and feeling, and using that to get ahead.Korean parents believe that teaching their children nunchi is as important as teaching them to cross the road safely. With great nunchi, it feels like the world is on your side. Without it, you might get hit by something you never saw coming.If you’re thinking ‘not another Eastern fad, Marie Kondo already made me throw half my clothes away’, don’t worry: it’s not a fad. Koreans have been using nunchi to overcome slings and arrows for over 5000 years.The great news is that anyone can hone their nunchi, immediately: all you need are your eyes and ears. In everything, from finding love to excelling at work, improving your nunchi will help you to open doors you never knew existed.Improve your nunchi, improve your life.___________________________'Whip-smart, hilarious, and filled with eye-opening insights on every page.' Amy Chua, author of Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother'Beautifully written and filled with actionable advice . . . It really feels like having a superpower!' Héctor García, co-author of Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life‘Nunchi is the Korean superpower you need now’ Evening Standard‘We could all help ourselves by practising the ancient art of Nunchi’ The TimesTrade ReviewA must-read for anyone interested in the art of intuitively knowing what others feel. -- Haemin Sunim, bestselling author of THE THINGS YOU CAN SEE ONLY WHEN YOU SLOW DOWN and LOVE FOR IMPERFECT THINGSWhip-smart, hilarious, and filled with eye-opening insights on every page, The Power of Nunchi will make you rethink the way you approach the world and help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I couldn’t put it down. -- Amy Chua, author of BATTLE HYMN OF THE TIGER MOTHERA life-changer for someone like me who struggles with emotional intelligence and personal relationships. Beautifully written and filled with actionable advice, it has changed the way I deal with social situations. It really feels like having a superpower! -- Héctor García, co-author of IKIGAI: THE JAPANESE SECRET TO A LONG AND HAPPY LIFEI’ve been using The Power of Nunchi in all aspects of my life and I’ve been truly kicking ass . . . The best twenty dollars you’ll spend all year! -- Gary Shteyngart, New York Times bestselling author of SUPER SAD TRUE LOVE STORYGiven how powerful nunchi can be in our relationships and careers, I’ve often wondered whether it could be taught. Putting a modern spin on an ancient concept, Euny Hong shows that it can be, and had me laughing at and relating to her observations in this wise and witty guide. -- Juju Chang, co-anchor of ABC News’s NIGHTLINENunchi is the Korean superpower you need now * Evening Standard *We could all help ourselves by practising the ancient art of Nunchi * The Times *I love it. It’s beautiful to look at, it’s beautiful to have and to hold . . . it's very calming. A lovely book to have in your home and your lives. * Breakfast Show *This book is my essential reading for 2019; it’s the golden buzzer – a simple, but life-changing, book for society * Sunday Independent (Ireland) *In her practical and care-full guide, Euny Hong shows us how nunchi – the beautiful, still practice of mindfully reading people – can help us to live a more considered life in our distracted, digitally disconnected culture. The Power of Nunchi is the self-help bible we need. -- Sarah Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of FIRST, WE MAKE THE BEAST BEAUTIFUL

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Book SynopsisThe Body is Designed for Pleasure In a world where women are having sex they don’t want in order to please men they don’t much like; where men take more pleasure on internet sites than in their own lovers and the pressure is constantly on to be having great, “red hot” sex all the time – where even Caitlin Moran admits she baulks at using the word “masturbation” – this is essential reading. Beginning with a women’s workshop where she has to get completely naked, Isabel journeys on behalf of all women through the first international conference of clitoral stroking, is informed of eleven different forms of orgasm – ten of which she hasn’t had – and endures NHS Kegel exercises and mystical sensations with tantric masters. Irreverent yet open-minded, Sensation is both moving and challenging. For anyone who has ever been tempted to dip their toes in the deep waters of sexual exploration, Isabel Losada plunges you straight in. In the way that Cathy Rentzenbrink and Matt Haig have brought the conversations about bereavement and depression respectively into the open, Isobel Losada’s Sensation will do the same for sex, pleasure and relationships. “Nakedly frank and frankly nakedly necessary” – Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller “Candid, thought-provoking, sassy and very, very funny.” – Mick Brown, Daily Telegraph, on Isobel LosadaTrade Review"I have learnt from Isabel that we are not approaching sex in a very conscious and connected way. It’s very interesting to read a woman talking plainly and mechanically about sex. I want to learn this stuff."--Russell Brand"Sensation is Isabel Losada’s account of a year spent exploring the subject of female pleasure; part memoir, part guide, part manifesto for the the cause of more happiness and better relationships. In a happy blend of of informative and informal writing, Isabel has the knack of of presenting complex themes clearly and simply…. Sensation explores the gentle beauty of intimacy and pleasure in human relationships; it’s impossible not to be entertained, educated, amused and inspired." --The Amorist."Let’s talk about sex. No, not that kind of sex. Not the kind of Christian Grey, multi-positioning screaming sex with props that ‘everyone else’ is apparently having. Let’s talk instead about the much more important, deeply nourishing, ‘normal’ sex we could ALL be having if we brought more honesty to the bedside table."This kind of sex conversation is the point of Isabel Losada’s new book, “Sensation: Adventures in Sex, Love and Laughter.” Losada leaves no stone unturned - or should I say unturned-on? Nakedly frank and frankly nakedly necessary." --Caroline Sanderson, The Bookseller

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Book SynopsisThe ultimate antidote to screen time – outdoor play with your kids! Whether you are a parent, a teacher, a Forest School leader or anyone else looking after children, this invaluable guide to nature-based play is full of ideas to get kids outdoors, learning about and connecting with nature, developing new skills and having fun. These new Forest School crafts, games and survival activities are all themed around the elements of earth, air, fire and water, with an underlying message of sustainability and wonder at the amazing web of life. For earth, make a mud slide, try Bogolan mud painting on cloth, or hurl mud missiles at a moving target. For air, make a bullroarer or a whistle, build a kite and fly it, or predict the weather by reading the clouds. For fire, dig a Dakota fire pit, make a bug-repellent torch or learn how to navigate using a shadow stick. For water, mix natural dyes, build and test a rainproof den, or drink foraged birch twig tea from a crafted log cup. There are also four magical stories to tell the children – one for each of the elements –guaranteed to spark their imagination.

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Book Synopsis“An amazing life is a matter of choice.” Success in any endeavour can be achieved in just six essential steps. With these six steps, anyone can consciously elevate their life beyond their wildest expectations. Alon Ulman knows how unexpected life can be. In a plane above the Mediterranean Sea, Alon suddenly found he couldn’t breathe. After landing he was rushed to hospital where his survival from a spontaneous collapsed lung was deemed a medical miracle. A few years later Alon would complete the famously gruelling Ironman. From the moment he crossed the finish line, he realized his life’s purpose: dedicating himself to exploring the DNA of practical success and making it accessible to people everywhere. Everybody wants success and fulfilment, but even people who work hard miss out, and when they do succeed, they often chalk it up to luck. But success isn’t a fluke. It has rules that can be learned and harnessed with unbelievable ease, speed and power. In his vivid style, Alon tells his own story of transformation and the lessons he learnt along the way. He shows how you can instill practices to harness genuine passion every day, including journalling prompts, practical models for happiness, ways to exercise your courage, and guidance to create a bespoke action plan.

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Book SynopsisWHAT IS ENOUGH? Time enjoyed slowly. Choices made intentionally. Life lived gracefully Without realizing, we make many of our life choices based on the whims of others. It's time to change paths. Welcome to the richer journey, which requires you to come face to face with who you really are and what you want. With minimalist and slow living writer Jessica Rose Williams as your guide, build a curated, simpler, more intuitive life founded on your personal values and desires. At 25, Jessica was diagnosed with cervical cancer. The shock compelled her to question her fast-paced consumerist lifestyle, one designed around pleasing others. Enough is her heartfelt story of turning away from a life of regret, and it is also an invitation for you to begin your own transformation. Make sustainable changes for real impact, discover your style and capsule wardrobe, learn to let go of what doesn't serve you, simplify and organize your home and finances, reclaim your free time, and go deeper to consider what quiet thoughts a noisy life might have been drowning out. Embrace a mindset of enough and the power that comes from realizing you're already enough, right now - just as you are.Trade ReviewJessica is a trend setter and leader, following her own path and inspiring others along the way.

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Book SynopsisLove is one of the most complex and confusing emotions in the human experience. It consumes so much of our lives and yet we don’t truly understand it – what it is on a biological, chemical and evolutionary level. This book takes you on a fascinating journey to explore the science of love, looking closely at the interplay between genes, hormones, emotions and relationships. Discover everything you need to know about why you are attracted to certain people, the brain’s role in your emotions, how to pick “the one” and how to preserve that love over time. Learn how to have better, healthier and more loving relationships by understanding the inner workings of love in your body.

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Book SynopsisIt's always too early to quitYou are tougher than you think and stronger than you know. This bright and emboldening book of quotes from life's winners and strivers is a timely reminder of what's possible when you NEVER GIVE UP.

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Book SynopsisHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from James Taylor's years of experience with the Land Rover Discovery, learn how to spot a bad example quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right Discovery at the right price! Focusing on the Series 1 Discovery, this book is packed with good advice - from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Discovery community, to whether a Discovery will suit you and your lifestyle - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Land Rover Discovery of your dreams.Trade ReviewRegarded as the man in the know, this is another in their well-respected series written by James Taylor. Definitely worth buying if you are less than an expert and considering buying a Series 1 Discovery. Good ones can be difficult to find and this publication will help you spot potential problems as well as going through the variants to help you make the right choice. The idea behind the series is to make the buying process and subsequent ownership both painless and enjoyable. It's like having a real expert in your pocket and will help you avoid expensive mistakes. - Classic Land Rover. The Discovery I is something of a bargain right now, so this new guide's launch couldn't come soon enough. Low values means high temptation, but also that there are a lot of poor condition cars around. By far the best part of this guide is the DIY inspection section, where the guide walks you through the car, with condition numbers to circle on each major point. Otherwise, lots of colour images and illustrations are welcome. Worth getting before going out to look at a Discovery if you're anything but a marque specialist. - Classic Car Weekly.Table of Contents1. Is a Land Rover Discovery right for you? 2. Cost considerations 3. Living with a Land Rover Discovery 4. Relative values 5. Before you view 6. Inspection equipment 7. Fifteen minute evaluation 8. Key points 9. Serious evaluation 10. Auctions 11. Paperwork 12. What's it worth? 13. Do you really want to restore? 14. Paint problems 15. Lack of use problems 16. The Land Rover community 17. Vital statistics Index

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Book Synopsis'A beacon of hope in a dark world' Cathy Rentzenbrink, on international bestseller You Will Not Have My HateA moving account of single fatherhood in the wake of bereavement. When Antoine Leiris lost his wife, Hélène, in a terrorist attack in Paris, he was left to care for their baby alone. In this wry and honest book Antoine talks about how they have both fared since that terrible day.Grief is a succession of transformations. Four years later, I am no longer the same man. The same is true for Melvil. He isn't a baby anymore, but a happy little boy.Life, After follows a single father learning how to create a happy home for his son. From imagining the reviews he might receive as a parent, to dealing with the complicated emotions that arise around a new relationship and talking to children about bereavement, Antoine charts the course of their life together with remarkable humour and self-awareness. At times heartbreaking and at times vibrating with the joy of the companionship of a lively little boy, Life, After finds a way to answer the question 'How can I go on?'That is when it begins. Life, after.Trade ReviewPowerful and revealing... a heartbreaking study in the unconscious denial that so often attends traumatic loss -- Matt Rowland Hill * Guardian *A figure of hope...the portrayal of an everyday struggle to come to terms with loss and with single-parenthood. * The Times *An astonishing feat... I defy anyone not to shed tears at least once when reading this book * Sunday Times, on You Will Not Have My Hate *A book for our times * Guardian, on You Will Not Have My Hate *Heartbreaking and beautifully written * Daily Mail on You Will Not Have My Hate *

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Book SynopsisA life-affirming collection of inspiring quotes from one of the world's best-loved public figures. As a student, she excelled; as a lawyer, she rose through the ranks; as a mother, she inspired and nurtured two girls; and as the First Lady of the United States, she used her platform to disseminate her strongly held beliefs. Intelligence, generosity, strength, bravery, confidence, and hard work are all key attributes associated with Michelle Obama, and this book serves to cement her place as one of the strongest voices on the global stage today. 'When you are struggling and you start thinking about giving up, I want you to remember something ... and that is the power of hope.' Final speech as First Lady of the United States, January 2017. Table of ContentsIntroduction. Education. Success. Family & Relationships. Equality. Politics. Self-Belief.

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Book SynopsisDear Reader,I have written this workbook for you to use as a guide on how to drop anchor when life, and the world around you, gets too daunting. It's filled with exercises and information for when you're suddenly forced to confront the hard truths or as I like to call them the BIG SIX realities – difficult emotions, uncertainty, loneliness, change, dissatisfaction and death.It isn't just about how to get through a pandemic... Or the post-pandemic fall-out. It is a WAKE UP call. One that will increase your awareness of every moment through mindfulness.So SCRIBBLE in it. DOODLE in it. Take it EVERYWHERE. No one is going to see what's inside but you. This is not just another self-help book. Think of it as an evolve-yourself book.I do hope it helps you hold the rudder straight, no matter how turbulent the waves, and that you come out the other end buoyant, with a new appreciation for the privilege of life.Love RUBY xTrade Review'As ever, completely brilliant and strangely touching' -- Joanna Lumley

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Book SynopsisA classically funny cartoon collection by Tim Whyatt.People of a certain age will recognise the 'senior moments' in Tim Whyatt's cartoons, from relying on children for technical support, to being told it's no longer acceptable to wear lycra. Senior Moments: Older But No Wiser is a hilarious collection of some of the best cartoons from two-time 'Henries' winner, Tim Whyatt, depicting the highs, lows and laughter of growing old.

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Book Synopsis***FEATURED ON THE ONE SHOW***Do you want a happy, fulfilling relationship?Do you want a wonderful future with your partner?Do you want to use the proven scientific principles that make relationships work?Over the past thirty years, Paul McKenna PhD has worked with people facing the biggest challenges in life and some of the most successful people in the world. Now, in this new book, he is turning to one of the most important subjects of all - relationships. Drawn from decades of scientific research, the system in this book includes downloadable audio and video techniques. Everything that Paul McKenna would do in personal session with you on relationships is in this system. The powerful processes provide the answers for anyone who wishes they could make their relationships last, and wants them to get better and better. It provides practical solutions and techniques for personal change that open the way to a stronger, loving future. Sometimes just one significant change can transform a relationship. Here, you can learn all Seven Things that Make or Break a Relationship.*Includes FREE audio and video downloads. IMPORTANT: Before purchasing, please be aware that you will need to use a computer to download this content*

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Book SynopsisThe new revised edition of Lidia Stanton's bestselling book of cartoons demystifying over 200 of the most difficult spellings, fully adapted for a US readership. The book is structured around confusing pairs of words, such as homophones or words that 'go together', tricky everyday words and tricky academic words, with memorable illustrations on every page to help you connect the word's meaning and graphical features with its spelling pattern. This is not a traditional spelling book, but a resource that will really get you thinking, and laughing out loud. This guide encourages active learning and recollection, breaking away from repetitive methods such as 'look, cover, write, check', enabling you to effortlessly recall and identify once-confusing spelling patterns.

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Book SynopsisDrawing on the author's experience of depersonalization disorder (DPD), this book aims to provide support, understanding and advice on how to manage everyday life with DPD.With insight from respected figures in the field and those with lived experience, the book details the depersonalization experience, from what it is to the impact it has on everyday life. It also offers coping strategies and practical, positive advice for seeking professional treatment.In both the public and clinical spheres, awareness of DPD is low and it takes an average of 7-12 years to diagnose. This is therefore a much-needed resource, illuminating the experience of those living with this disorder and providing guidance on getting help.Trade ReviewA book written by someone who has personal experience of DPD and who can explain the current state of knowledge about DPD in an accessible way will be of great benefit to others in the same situation. It is the first of its kind and will perhaps prove to be a landmark for people living with DPD and the field as a whole. -- Dr Elaine Hunter, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Professor Anthony David, Consultant NeuropsychiatristLife On Autopilot is a comprehensive, user-friendly, warmly understandable, and compelling memoir on the much-misunderstood subject of depersonalization. If you're either fascinated or suffering from this profound condition, Joe has written a fully-fledged work that will take you through it with a welcoming, calm hand. -- Harris Goldberg - screenwriter/director - NUMBJoe Perkins offers a down-to-earth, compassionate, and insightful overview of DPDR. I suspect that readers who are feeling lost or worried about their experiences will come away feeling reassured and much less alone. This book is a great starting point for anyone who wants to know more about this under-recognized condition. -- Elizabeth Pienkos, Psy.D. and Assistant ProfessorTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Note from the author. Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction: Head Thing. 2. Brief History of your History. 3. 'As If': The Depersonalization Experience. 4. So What it this Hell? The Science Behind DPD. 5/ Loss or Disruption: The Sense of Self. 6. 'But Isn't Cannabis Cool?': Drugs and DPD. 7. Seeking Initial Help - and Being in Therapy. 8. Coping Strategies for a Depersonalized Life. 9. I Love You (In Principal): DPD and Relationships. 10. Treating DPD. 11. #Existing: Technology and DPD. 12. Perspectives. About Unreal. Letter to my Friends (2017). References.

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Book SynopsisLet’s celebrate YOU It’s time to show yourself some love because, you know what, you are going to be spending your entire life as you. Sometimes we lose sight of who we are and who we want to be, and what makes us special. This beautifully illustrated journal will help you to recognize and achieve your true potential. By engaging with these specially crafted tips and fill-in activities you'll find the confidence to pursue your dreams and love the skin you're in. Take time to be kind, embrace your uniqueness and fall totally in love with yourself!

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Book SynopsisThe indispensable guide to dementia from the UK's leading expert 'Will help families and friends of people with dementia all over the world' Dame Judi Dench Written by an expert, this essential guide will help those with dementia, and their families, make sure that they can stay well and happy for as long as possible. It offers clear and sensible information and advice about: - Recognising symptoms and getting help - Treatment and remaining healthy - Being a carer - Managing financially - Care homes and staying at home This edition is updated to include new research on sleep, exercise and reducing dementia risk. 'Exactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really knows what she is talking about.' John HumphrysTrade ReviewProfessor Andrews brings together science, practice and lived experience of dementia into an invaluable resource * Psychologist *Offers realistic and achievable solutions to diverse problems for people with dementia, as well as their carers and health professionals. ... I would highly recommend it. * Nursing Times *A valuable resource * Nursing Older People *So clear and practical ... this book will help families and friends of people with dementia all over the world, and be a support to those professionals who work to improve their difficult journey. -- Dame Judi DenchExactly what is needed. Sensible advice from someone who really knows what she is talking about -- John HumphrysWith characteristic flare and a pragmatic approach, June manages to cut through the current narrative on dementia and reminds us that we are there for the benefit of people with dementia, our patients and their families and carers ... This book contains a wealth of information ... It is an extraordinary, useful thing for anyone concerned with dementia care whether it be from personal experience (direct or indirect) professional, policy or politics. -- Alistair Burns, National Clinical Director for Dementia, NHS EnglandProfessor Andrews brings together science, practice and lived experience of dementia into an invaluable resource ... In a very accessible, down-to-earth and human style, Professor Andrews outlines what you need to know and do to stay well as long as possible ... I wish I'd had this book on my caring journey ... the book has given me clarity, information and options for planning ahead * Psychologist *June Andrews articulates the complexities of life with dementia in a way that is easy to understand. Written with minimal jargon and medical terminology, her book offers in-depth explanation of the issues and symptoms associated with dementia. But what makes it really special is that it offers realistic and achievable solutions to diverse problems for people with dementia, as well as their carers and health professionals. It explores dementia and its onset in an honest, open way that manages to avoid being scary. Using a reassuring tone, it navigates readers through the diagnosis and the treatment options available, and encourages them to read on and gain as much information as possible ... It is packed with helpful ideas and suggestions ... I would highly recommend it. * Nursing Times *

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Book Synopsis'Mindful nihilism is all about seeing yourself as an insignificant cog in the universe - and it works' Evening Standard In an era defined by stress and selfishness, self-care, and obsessive individuality, emptiness can offer peace. A balm for the soul of burnt-out Millennials - disillusioned with the search for meaning through career success, a beautiful life and a beautiful Instagram account - The Sunny Nihilist explains why achievement has not made us happy. Looking anew at a philosophy usually associated with grumpy pessimists, writer Wendy Syfret examines our modern experience of work, love, religion and wider society, and asks whether a touch of upbeat nihilism could actually lighten our loads. Making the case for rejecting the cult of purpose and accepting our un-importance in the universe as a positive reality, The Sunny Nihilist urges us to be cheerful in the face of it - because if nothing matters, we might as well be happy and good to each other.Trade ReviewMindful nihilism is all about seeing yourself as an insignificant cog in the universe - and it works * Evening Standard *You could tie yourself in knots wondering WHAT IT ALL MEANS. . . or you could read Wendy's book and feel instantly more relaxed and chilled out. The antidote to anxious times -- Brigid Delaney, author of Wellmania and This Restless LifeSharp ... This hopeful and breezy take will have philosophy-minded readers believing that an ordinary existence can indeed "become celestial" - if the perspective is right * Publishers Weekly *

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Book SynopsisAn urgent and necessary book by prominent child psychologist Dr Abi Gewirtz, When the World Feels Like a Scary Place brings solutions to a universal problem - how bad things happening in the world affect our children, and how we can raise engaged and confident kids in spite of them. To say we live in an age of anxiety is an understatement. The problem is, most children can't put things in perspective, and parents (who are often anxious themselves) can have a hard time talking to their kids without making it worse. Dr Gewirtz offers clear and practical advice for having the kind of tough conversation with your kids that really helps. Through conversation scripts, talking points, prompts and insightful asides, When the World Feels Like a Scary Place is an indispensable guide to talking to our kids about the big things that worry them - making us calmer parents with more resilient children.Trade ReviewWhen the World Feels Like a Scary Place is a much-needed resource to help families navigate anxiety in an uncertain world * Booklist *[When the World Feels Like a Scary Place] equips parents with concrete techniques for broaching sensitive subjects.... [this] guide is essential reading for parents who want to prepare their families to face today's challenges without fear * BookPage *[Dr. Abigail Gewirtz] shows parents how to listen, what to say, and how to say it -- Best Parenting Books of the Year * Greater Good Magazine *A terrific book for parents who want to know how to talk about difficult, emotional issues with children -- Nancy Eisenberg, Regents' Professor of Psychology, Arizona State UniversityRemarkable ... Compelling advice illustrated with memorable case examples -- Ann S. Masten, PhD, Irving B. Harris Professor of Child Development, University of Minnesota

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Book SynopsisThe 31-Day Food Revolution is an eater's guide to liberation from a toxic food world. It presents an action plan for eating food that is healthy, humane, sustainable and delicious. Follow Ocean's simple and affordable step-by-step actions and discover amazing secrets along the way, including how to stop food cravings, what the best snack foods are, time-saving habits and what's hiding in your food labels. In just 31 days you can: · use the restorative power of foods to heal your gut · lose excess weight · dramatically lower the risk of diseases including cancer, heart disease, dementia and diabetes · contribute to a healthier planet Focusing on whole foods, plant-powered eating, cutting out sugar and improving overall nutrition, this book is a road map to a healthier life and a healthier world.

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Book SynopsisConnect with your deepest emotions through a daily sketching practice and transform negative thinking and anxiety into abundant possibilities, mindfulness and joy.'Through profound yet simple teachings and practices Sheila Darcey invites our innate human creativity to express and transcend our turbulence. Following her guidance, we move from turmoil to peace by liberating the artist that lives in us all.' Gabor Maté You don't need to be an artist to express yourself. All you need is a pen and paper, and a willingness to look within.Sketch by Sketch shows you how to create a practice that will help you to move away from a negative headspace and spiralling emotions towards the realm of possibility, happiness and clarity. As you embrace the process, you'll begin to experience a shift in perspective and find true fulfilment, one sketch at a time. You'll discover:· over 40 sketching prompts on a variety of insightful topics, from hope to courage· easy-to-follow guidance for beginners and keen sketchers alike, and blank space for you to sketch· a comprehensive, inspiring visual library and example sketches· a detailed Q&A at the back of the book This inspiring book will unlock your basic human need to create, express and feel. Step by step, you'll find peace on the page.'An exquisite inquiry into the deepest parts of yourself. This book will help you bring to light the things that have been haunting you, so they no longer hold you back. Highly recommended.' Pedram Shojai OMD, New York Times bestselling author

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Book SynopsisDiscover the revolutionary path to incredible parenting and embrace your child's free spirit, inspire their imagination and prepare them for a confident, empowered future.Foreword by Dame Jacqueline Wilson.This isn’t your average parenting book. This is a call for rebellion; a liberating, transformative, joyful rebellion, proven to inspire confidence and resilience. Encouraging children to explore and reconnect with their adventurous side is more important than ever. Rewilding Childhood offers game-changing tools and techniques to help you raise empowered children who will thrive in this unpredictable world. You’ll find out how climbing trees instils a healthy attitude to risk, how adventuring into fields and forests cultivates gratitude, and how getting messy with a paintbrush can liberate a child and elevate their confidence. Full of down-to-earth advice, honesty and positivity, this book will encourage both you and your child to move beyond the boundaries of everyday life to become self-assured, secure and, above all, happy.

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Book SynopsisDo you feel like your life looks perfect from the outside, but on the inside you’re falling apart? Have you gone from one practitioner to the next desperately seeking solutions and yet still suffer? If the answer’s ‘yes’, then you need The Psychic Psychologist®.Combining traditional psychology, energy work and quantum theory, as well as professional and life experience, The Psychic Psychologist offers a completely unique perspective on healing.With evidence-backed psychological interventions alongside spiritual and intuitive practices, The Psychic Psychologist will help you break free from suffering, transform your pain and go beyond all limitations to create the life you desire. It’s a book that will help you tap more deeply into your higher power and follow your inner voice, so you can embrace a new reality and consciously construct positive change in your present and for your future.So, no matter how many times life has kicked you when you’re down, this book will show you that when you’re fully connected to all the layers of your existence – body, heart, mind and soul – you can turn your pain into purpose and live a life you love.‘I always hoped that someone would bring a totally new perspective to the way we view human consciousness. Amanda has absolutely done that with this wonderful book.’Gordon Smith, internationally renowned medium, spiritual teacher and bestselling author.

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Book SynopsisLiving the Luxury Hotel Experience at Home. What if you could live the luxury hotel experience at home, every day? Hotels to Home answers that question by creating a new lifestyle template that bridges the gap between your fondest hotel memories and everyday living. Imagine stepping into your entryway with the eager anticipation as when entering your favorite hotel lobby, defining your familys hotel brand as a lifestyle strategy, finely orchestrating room service for your household, or celebrating the end of each day with personalized turndown service. Taking what might have once been considered ordinary homelife and making

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Book SynopsisTALES FROM THE ‘INDIANA JONES OF CULTURAL ADVENTURES’…From New York to Beijing, Paris to Juba, Moscow to Mexico City, Ken Pasternak’s distinguished career as a banker, management consultant, executive educator, author and keynote speaker has provided a wealth of experience with people and organizations internationally. In this book he shares some of the most memorable stories from his wide-ranging travels and his many encounters with different cultures, and draws out truths that still apply today in both life and business. ‘Inspiring!… Stories that pack profound insights… A great read for the fundamentals of business.’MARSHALL GOLDSMITHNew York Times #1 bestselling author of Triggers, Mojo, and What Got You Here Won’t Get You There.A former Director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and Vice President at Citibank, Ken’s unique background combines experience in executive development, management consulting, institution building and corporate banking.He is the co-author of Managing Your Strengths and Performance at the Limit, Business Lessons from Formula 1 Motor Racing.Trade ReviewTravels and Aphorisms. This is one of those quick, read any way you want type books that you can read straight through or you can read a short chapter in a few hurried minutes, in any order you want. Those familiar with Christian daily devotional books will recognize the overall format, though this is a purely secular book based on Pasternak's near 50 years of travelling all over the globe as a high level corporate businessman. Filled with short yet interesting stories, many of them apparently already shared on his LinkedIn page in nearly the same (200 ish word) length, this is a great book for someone looking for a light read or a businessman looking for a business-oriented read with some solid truths in that space. Very much recommended. * NetGalley *Fun and enjoyable read. Beware this is not a business or investing book but a memoir of the author's life experience that was fun, unusual and memorable. After each small story there is a lesson learned that was informative and at times interesting. I enjoyed traveling to all the interesting places the author has been and experience some the most memorable moments especially the F1 stories. * NetGalley *This work is a series of short notes and stories, each of which is no longer than a single page, about various events in the author's life and what he has taken away from the experience described. Think a format similar to Aesop's Fables.This was a quick read for me. Each story was well-written and concise. This work would make an excellent gift book, or perhaps a restroom reader. * NetGalley *Love this book for its comfortable conversation, the feeling of the author's presence. It is easy to read and plenty to learn. Simple stories with simple conclusions that drive you through the wisdom of the author aka coaching you through storytelling. * NetGalley *

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Book SynopsisIt’s Monday morning, 9am. How do you feel?Imagine waking up to start another week. In a perfect world, how would you like to feel? Maybe you imagine feeling motivated and energized. Maybe you imagine starting your week with a sense of purpose, peace and intention.The goal of this book is simple: to help you live with a sense of purpose. Part-manual, part-manifesto, this book is not a quick fix for happiness; it’s not a five-day plan promising a fast result. Instead, it’s a companion, your personal guide to navigating your own sense of purpose as it evolves throughout your life.Eloise Skinner is an author, therapist and teacher. She’s also the founder of The Purpose Workshop, an agency helping clients to navigate their purpose and redesign their lives.Eloise studied at Cambridge, trained at Oxford and practised as a corporate lawyer, but after some soul-searching (including a year training to be a monk!) she followed her passion into psychotherapy.Above all, Eloise is driven by the idea of integration - the power of bringing together all aspects of work and life; to live fully, with intention, integrity and purpose.Trade ReviewI really enjoyed this book, it exceeded my expectations. Full of practical exercises and sound advice, I think many readers will get something useful out of it. I was genuinely excited at points as I began figuring out what my purpose in life is, something which has been bothering me for the last few years. The book encourages you to find a balance between doing something you love, that ideally helps others and is something that you can make a living from. * NetGalley *I am a strong believer that everyone has their own purpose in life and every one of us has something to offer to the world, and The Purpose Handbook helps readers find out exactly what their purpose is. Although this is written with a professional or career-minded individual in mind, the concepts discussed and introduced are adaptable, making this suitable for all situations. This is of high quality and definitely worth purchasing. * NetGalley *Packed with guidance and practical exercises, the book takes you through a process and has downloadable resources.What it’s all about, why it matters, purpose-finding exercises and finding the support around you are all topics covered in this useful book, recommended for any stage in your life when you are asking yourself “what is my purpose?”. * NetGalley *Table of ContentsThe Purpose Handbook: Table of ContentsPrefaceAbout This Book: an introduction1 The Topic of Purpose: what it’s all about, and three initial exercises2 The Purpose Manifesto: why it matters3 Finding Your Path: eight purpose-finding exercises for your toolkit4 Developing Your Path: five further exercises5 The Practice of Purpose: developing a rhythm to your life6 Your Compass: the support you can find around you7 Your Foundations: the fundamentals that enable you to live a purpose-driven life8 Frequently Asked Questions: everything you need to know going forwards9 Some Inspiration: thoughts from a few purpose-led individuals, to inspire your own journeyResources: a few recommendationsAppendix 1: a checklist of valuesAppendix 2: a weekly wellness checklist

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Book SynopsisWhen social distancing is over, can people still keep their distance?I only do the things I like now, rather than the things I should - is that alright?And these days, why has everyone got an opinion on everything and insist on sharing it?Oh. Scratch that one.From one of Britain's most-loved national treasures, comes a much-needed Bible of straight-talking honesty and sharp observational humour: following an unprecedented time of collective global insanity, Freddie is ready to impart his effortless charm, wit and wisdom on a wild array of topics.From the significant: climate change - maybe it's our time to go? To the time-worn: what even is political correctness and has the world really gone mad? To the essential: just what do you get when you receive the coveted Toby Carvery Gold Card?In Right, Said Fred, Freddie takes you on a whirlwind tour of his brain as he ponders more of life's most unfathomable questions.

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Book SynopsisLose yourself in a puzzle and get ready to relax with these mindful Sudokus. This book will help you to find peace in a frantic world, by putting your worries to one side and inhabiting the moment, all while giving your brain a gentle workout. Mindfulness Sudoku: Everyday Puzzles to Unwind With is a book to dip into for those times when you need to focus on your wellbeing, or a perfect gift for a loved one in your life who needs to make time to de-stress and refresh their headspace.

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Book SynopsisDo you have dreams that inspire you? And goals that you haven’t achieved but don’t know why? Are you feeling blocked, lacking self-belief but ready to make a change to your mindset? Then manifesting is for you. Manifesting has been practised by ancient wisdom traditions around the world for thousands of years. When you manifest you begin to invite the law of attraction into your life. Gill Thackray, mindfulness teacher, coach and psychologist, brings together the essential tools you will need to make meaningful change in your life. Gill will guide you through the simple steps to help you discover your true self and to reach your potential. From setting your intention and creating your vision to developing your manifesting mindset and connecting with the universe, as well as learning the 369 method, finding your power animal, the importance of full moon rituals, balancing your chakras, cultivating gratitude and much more, this little book will show how to manifest your dreams and help you to live your life to the full. Whether you are looking for a career change, to find love, peace or happiness, How to Manifest is the secret to your success.

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Book SynopsisCancer diagnosis and treatment doesn't have to be a passive experience, and it shouldn't be. Dr. Kathryn Schmitz's Moving Through Cancer introduces a 21-day program of strength training and exercise for cancer prevention and recovery. Go from diagnosis to thriving with this empowering guide to using strength training and exercise to improve your mental and physical health before, during, and after cancer diagnosis and treatment. This groundbreaking program will show you how to use exercise and movement to: Recover more quickly from surgery Withstand chemotherapy (or other drug treatments) or radiation with fewer side effects Bounce back to daily life following cancer treatments Prevent loss of function or fitness due to treatment Return to work more quickly or stay at work throughout treatment Protect against late side effects of treatment that come years after diagnosis Leading exercise oncology researcher Dr. Kathryn Schmitz shows you how to prepare for cancer treatment and begin regularly exercising in just 21 days using five key steps: Move, Lift, Eat, Sleep, and Log. Both informative and practical, Moving Through Cancer explains the science of healing and prevention and delivers a paradigm-shifting message for patients, doctors, and caregivers about using exercise to live with and beyond cancer. FOR READERS OF: Anticancer Living and The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen. A PRACTITIONER AND CAREGIVER: Dr. Kathryn Schmitz is a pracademic (practitioner + academic) and a caregiver: In 2010, the publication of one of her trials in The New England Journal of Medicine and the Journal of the American Medical Association overturned years of entrenched dogma and conventional wisdom that told breast cancer survivors to avoid upper body exercise. In 2016, Dr. Schmitz's wife, Sara, was diagnosed with stage 3 squamous cell carcinoma—she is currently NED (no evidence of disease) and cancer free. Moving Through Cancer is inspired by Dr. Schmitz's professional and personal experience with cancer. HELPS PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS TO COMBAT THE POWERLESSNESS OF THE CANCER JOURNEY: Dr. Schmitz's empowering message will not only resonate with anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer but with their family and loved ones as well. Dr. Schmitz is able to give life back to readers by providing results that include better sleep, better sex, less chemo brain, reduced nausea, and improved recovery. PARADIGM-SHIFTING PROTOCOL: Moving Through Cancer is the center of Dr. Schmitz's campaign to have doctors prescribing exercise to cancer patients as common practice by 2029. THE FIRST MAINSTREAM EXERCISE-FOR-CANCER BOOK: Until now, exercise-for-cancer books have been limited to academic approaches or one-cancer-specific (breast) or one-exercise specific (yoga, pilates) books. Moving Through Cancer is for all cancer patients and survivors and their caregivers. GREAT FOR THE CLASSROOM: Students and teachers will want to use these techniques in their classrooms to provide a better understanding of how to treat cancer patients. Perfect for: 18+, Health enthusiasts, rehab, exercise, academia, medical professionals

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Book SynopsisGrief takes many forms. With simple advice and comforting words, this book is a calm and approachable guide to coping with feelings of grief and loss Grief is something we will all face at some point in our lives. It can affect us at many stages – after the loss of a loved one, a job or sense of identity, during a divorce, or after a child has left home. However, despite being a universal experience, these emotions often leave us feeling alone, confused and overwhelmed. With clear information to help you explore and process your feelings, this book is here to support you as you find your own path through grief. You will find advice on: What grief is and how you might experience it How we grieve, including common stages of grieving How to cope with immediate feelings of grief How to live with grief and loss in the longer term How to support others who are grieving Grief will look and feel different for everyone but, whatever your experience, you are not alone, and the support and guidance in these pages will help you navigate your feelings and find strength again.

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Book SynopsisA vibrant and fun activity book for 4–7-year-olds to help children feel calm and happy Help your child tune in to their feelings and feel calmer while having lots of fun with the help of this engaging activity book. Calm Monsters uses the techniques employed by child psychotherapists, including mindfulness meditation and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), to overcome difficult feelings and encourage calm. Let the Calm Monsters guide you and your child through a range of simple exercises, including: Press the magical pause button whenever you need a moment of calm Get creative and draw your feelings as animals Sing your worries away And so much more! Part of the new My Healthy Mind series from Vie, a thoughtful and inspiring range of activity and story books for children. This book has been peer reviewed by a child psychologist, and there are explainers throughout just in case your child has questions about the activities.

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Book SynopsisThis beautiful book is filled with simple self-care tips and ideas to help you nurture your well-being every day Self-care comes in many guises, but at its heart it’s anything you do to take care of yourself. It could be five minutes of gentle breathing, time reserved for pursuing a hobby, or the joy of a hot shower – as long as it leaves you feeling restored and refreshed. Within these pages you will find a raft of simple but effective tips to help on your journey, including: Why self-care is key to happiness and health Finding the best methods for you How to fit self-care into a busy schedule Inspiration to nourish your mind, body and soul We all need to take time out every now and again to recharge our batteries. Whenever you find your energy fading, dip into this beautiful book and find strength again.

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Book Synopsis“Dr Kaye is the mate who’s always got your back, she knows her stuff and tells you exactly how it is” SARA COX The complete one-stop guide to the perimenopause and menopause, by Dr Philippa Kaye, with a foreword by Vanessa Feltz Menopause is the last taboo. But it does not have to mean the end of your libido, of sex, of work, or of feeling like who you used to be. With modern treatments and evidence-based knowledge, no woman need suffer or “just about” manage. You are still who you are – let’s celebrate that. Let’s get informed and get empowered to make our own choices about our symptoms, our treatments, our minds and our bodies. The M Word covers everything from understanding symptoms to managing relationships to which treatments really work. Discussing HRT as well as self-help and lifestyle tips, this fully updated edition of the bestselling book will be your companion through the years before, during and after the menopause. Topics covered include: Hot flushes and other physical symptoms Psychological symptoms Sex, libido and contraception HRT and other treatments Lifestyle changes Health after the menopause And much more! Written in a positive, uplifting and light-hearted style, with plenty of quotes from real women, this book shows you how to not just survive, but thrive through the menopause, letting you remain you.

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Book SynopsisThis book will assist therapists in easily implementing the concepts of strategic and solution-oriented applications into one’s therapeutic work with depressed clients. The focus of these brief therapy approaches is on the clients’ resources and potential rather than on their deficits and pathology. These ideas have their roots in the work of Milton H. Erickson, the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, California, and Bill O’Hanlon’s Solution Oriented Therapy. The methods and applications recognise the significance of how clients perceive their problems, the importance on assisting clients to be validated and understood in the realm of their experiences, and the creation of change in their views and actions concerning their individual situations. Perceptions and Possibilities is designed to assist therapists in finding new ways of moving their therapy sessions away from an entrenched focus on client pathology. Instead, therapists are encouraged towards brief and effective interactions with a focus on future-oriented possibilities. Paul Leslie presents established and cutting-edge research, colourful case studies, and stories told in everyday language to engage, educate, and aid mental health professionals. The aim is to enable them to understand how to easily adapt and apply creative and resourceful therapy interventions to help clients who are suffering from depression. This book is highly recommended for psychologists, counsellors, and psychotherapists, particularly those who are interested in exploring brief therapies, postmodern/Ericksonian approaches, and solution-focused, systemic, and strategic therapies.Trade Review‘In Perceptions and Possibilities, author Paul J. Leslie takes the reader into a realm of perceptual creativity and clinical intelligence. Using fascinating case examples that show how it is done, spiced with insights from respected colleagues, Leslie demonstrates unique ways to tailor treatment to the differential needs of each individual. Starting with clear descriptions of currently vetted modalities, the author guides the reader into a world where strategic possibility and solution-oriented approaches offer new hope. In Perceptions and Possibilities, you will discover clinical wisdom that will help your clients stop chasing their tails – and begin their recovery.’ -- Bette Freedson, LICSW, LCSW, CGP, author of Other Realms, Other Ways: A Clinician’s Guide to the Magick of Intuition‘This book is a breath of fresh air, in a time when research is weaponized, and used to persuade mental health practitioners to choose the best golden procrustean bed. Paul Leslie seems to hold the secrets of a flexible magic of change, which he generously and skillfully shares with us. Complex things are simply exposed without over-simplification, and Paul's optimistic and pragmatic vision energizes and gives hope. The book invites us to change our perceptions, by looking in between strategic and solution-oriented approaches, on the background of their Ericksonian roots, enabling us to discover new possibilities, simple and actionable strategies for mobilizing things from the stuckness of depression. I highly recommend this book to my colleagues and students.’ -- Bogdan Cezar Ion, PhD, lecturer, Department of Applied Psychology & Psychotherapy, Bucharest University‘Paul J. Leslie’s latest work on the phenomenology, genesis, and treatment of depression reads like an artful tapestry of interwoven materials: from psychoanalysis to behaviorist and cognitive approaches, the progression leads to Milton H. Erickson's solution-focused psychotherapy. Like all good hypnotherapists, he vividly and movingly describes cases, stories, and strategies, especially creative play with realities. This reminds us once again of the importance of the sensitive use of words. A stimulating, inspiring book that not only benefits clients, but also helps therapists to proceed in a lively way and – yes! – with joy, always remaining optimistic on this serious subject.’ -- Andreas Steiner, Dipl-Psych, MA, SEPT Institute CologneTable of ContentsAcknowledgments About the author Foreword by Bob Bertolino, PhD Introduction Chapter 1: Strategies, solutions, and depression Chapter 2: Theoretical foundation for a strategic and solution-oriented approach Chapter 3: Assessment and intervention planning Chapter 4: Changing perceptions Chapter 5: Altering and interrupting patterns Chapter 6: Using metaphors, analogies, and stories Epilogue References Index

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Book SynopsisGod loves to bring people into community, into a knowledge of being loved and valued. Many people, especially those living in marginalised and socially deprived communities, struggle with mainstream church. The Ignite café-church model, pioneered in Canterbury Diocese, is designed to build relationships and share faith with people where they are, in their own communities. Through eating and exploring faith together, Ignite shares the gospel in both word and action, while also supporting people's essential needs. This book sets out how to plan and run Ignite in your context. It covers building and supporting a team, how best to set up for Ignite and the style in which it should be delivered. Pre-planned running orders' provide two years' worth of weekly material including video clips, table discussions, quizzes, short talks, craft activities, drama and prayer responses.

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Book SynopsisSilver Award winner at the Health & Wellbeing Awards 2024 Feel better every day and experience the vital power of your inner energy through simple and effective guided meditations for greater ease, clarity, balance, and joy.Energy is everywhere and in everything. It is deep within every atom of your physical being—right now you are literally alive with energy. However, sometimes it can feel like you don’t have enough. In Meditations for a Powerful You, BBC Radio meditation coach and long-time yoga teacher Clare Connolly guides you through over 30 beautifully illustrated meditation practices and breathing techniques, with supporting audio links, to help you reconnect with your intrinsic energy and the power of your miraculous human body and mind. Whether you want to set the tone for the day or prepare for blissful sleep, let go of anxiety, improve your health, or attract abundance, Clare imparts enjoyment and success throughout these life

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Book SynopsisAn inspirational fill-in gift book to complete and give to your best friend.Often we find it difficult to express our true feelings to the ones we love. This beautiful journal is a very special way to say 'I love you' to your best friend. Fill in the prompted pages and gift to your BFF as a sign of your deep connection to one another.Also available:What I Love About YouWhat I Love About You Mum

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Book Synopsis'Demystifies the Sikh way of living a good life in seven simple steps' Vogue India Think of any scene of disaster and you'll find Sikh volunteers rallying to the site to perform seva - pronounced 'say-va', meaning selfless service - feeding migrant workers, helping riot victims, and cleaning up after earthquakes and floods. Why has this 30 million strong community become the world's Good Samaritan? What is it about their values that makes so many of them do so much good? And how is it that they're also able to channel so much joy and laughter while serving others? Through science-based studies, interviews with Sikhs and a look at history and fables, Seva unlocks seven Sikh-inspired rules to help anyone become kinder, happier and lead a more meaningful life. A secular handbook for the modern world, Seva is a beautiful, inspiring and moving book that will change you from the inside out.Trade ReviewIt's a beautiful book -- BBC Radio 2Physical service can be a route to mental peace * Red *I loved this book -- Vikas Khanna, chef, restaurateur and humanitarianDemystifies the Sikh way of living a good life in seven simple steps * Vogue India *Highlights the spirit of giving amongst Sikhs * Hindustan Times *Sharing how we can live happier, more meaningful and productive lives * Cosmopolitan India *A book that is here to heal the world -- moderndiplomacy.eu

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